Security Analyst Intern: Risk, Incident Response & Compliance

Hacktech; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HACKTECH is seeking an Information Security Fresher to assist in protecting sensitive data and maintaining a secure IT environment. The role involves monitoring controls, assisting risk assessments, and supporting regulatory compliance.

You will work with IT and business teams to address security gaps, perform basic vulnerability checks, and contribute to incident response and awareness initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of information security experience.
• Bachelor’s in CS/IT/Cyber Security or related field.
• Fundamental knowledge of CIA triad and risk concepts.
• Basic IAM, encryption, and data protection principles.
• Familiar with OWASP basics.

Responsibilities

• Monitor information security systems, logs, and alerts to detect incidents.
• Assist in developing and maintaining security policies and procedures.
• Support basic risk and vulnerability assessments on apps and infrastructure.
• Assist in regulatory compliance efforts (IRDAI, ISO 27001, data protection).
• Support access control management (user reviews, privileges).
• Participate in incident investigation, documentation, and reporting.
• Assist in data protection initiatives including encryption and backups.
• Help with security awareness and phishing simulations.
• Maintain documentation related to controls and audits.
• Coordinate with IT/business teams to address security gaps.

Skills

CIA triad basics

Network security basics

Windows/Linux fundamentals

Firewalls/endpoint security

IAM basics

Encryption principles

OWASP basics

Education

Computer Science

Information Technology

Cyber Security

Electronics or related field

Tools

SIEM tools

Vulnerability scanning tools

Microsoft security tools

Job description

HACKTECH is seeking an Information Security Fresher to assist in protecting sensitive data and maintaining a secure IT environment. The role involves monitoring controls, assisting risk assessments, and supporting regulatory compliance.

You will work with IT and business teams to address security gaps, perform basic vulnerability checks, and contribute to incident response and awareness initiatives.